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Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
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Indian G&J Sector is Ready with GST Software
Kolkata: The gems and jewellery trade has almost completed the development of the software needed for GST implementation slated to put into effect from July one this year. “The software development for GST implementation in the gems and jewellery trade is almost complete. Now the jewellers across the country would be educated about the various aspects of the software through
Varda Shine to Join Sarine Technologies
Tel Aviv: Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced that former De Beers’ Diamond Trading Company (DTC) CEO Varda Shine has agreed to join its board of directors as an independent director, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Singapore on April 25. Shine’s career in the diamond industry has spanned 30 years. She has a wealth
GJSCI Signs MoU with Delhi Prison
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) signs a MOU with Delhi Prison for the ‘Tihar Women Inmates Skilling’ that aims at teaching the skills of jewellery making to the women inmates of Tihar Jail. The MoU was signed by Mr. Premkumar Kothari – Chairman of GJSCI, Mr. Ajay Verma- Director,IBJ India and Mr. Sudhir Yadav (I.P.S), Director
WHP Jewellers Bags Best Jewellery Chain Award
Mumbai: WHP Jewellers continues its eventful run with adding one more feather to the cap by bagging the prestigious ‘Best Jewellery Chain Award’ at the Times Retail Icon 2017. The award was presented to Mr. Aditya Pethe, Director, WHP Jewellers by the Current Mayor of Mumbai Shri. Vishwanath Mahadeshwar. With more than a century old, WHP Jewellers has personified heritage
Kirit Bhansali Joins India’s High Level Delegation
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali , Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), joins Mr. Piyush Goyal , Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry; Dr. S. Jaishankar , Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs; Mr. Jitin Prasada , Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Commerce & Industry; and Ms. Karen Rentmeesters , CEO, AWDC, at
First Jewellery Export Consignment to the UK Under India–UK CETA
Mumbai: Mumbai, India’s financial capital and the country’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, yesterday marked a historic milestone with the flagging off of the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off forms part of a nationwide initiative being held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and
IIJS Premiere: Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme for Int’l Buyers
Mumbai: For the IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched an exclusive Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme. Participating International buyers can win a fixed flight reimbursement of USD 525 through a lucky draw. This initiative has been designed to encourage overseas buyers to explore a wider range of exhibitors across the show, thereby fostering
India-UK Buyer Seller Meet Concludes Successfully
London: The India-UK Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet 2026 concluded successfully, bringing together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and prominent UK buyers to explore new business opportunities and strengthen bilateral trade ties. Held at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium, London, the two-day meet served as a dynamic platform for meaningful networking, strategic partnerships, and high-value business discussions. With the
